Users have shared positive experiences with the bus service, highlighting clean and comfortable buses, timely arrivals, and courteous drivers. However, some reviews mention challenges such as late departures and issues with seating arrangements due to extra passengers. Despite these concerns, many travelers appreciated the overall safe journey provided by attentive staff.
Big Tree Coaches Matatiele Johannesburg recent customer reviews
I personally did not enjoy anything. First thing the bus arrived very late from Matatiele and got stucked at Kokstad for almost 5hours that delayed my whole plans as my arrival time was delayed and of course other passengers plans were also disrupted.
1 out of 5 stars
Annastacia M.
Hi there
The pick up point was an issue from Matatiele. When reached Kokstad, we waited in a taxi. The Big tree operators ended up placing us inside a taxi because apparently their bus died.
What the point of wanting to travel with a bus then end up traveling with a taxi???
The services are bad!
I will no longer use your services in the future.
Thanks but no thanks
1 out of 5 stars
Palesa M.
They are arrived on time but my ticket was changed to a different date, I think they should remove date slots if Saturdays don't work than to proceed with payments only to call later for reschedule kinda inconvenience. Offish to stop in random awkward refreshing spot. Other than that my experience was good.
Users have shared positive experiences with the friendly and punctual drivers, noting that buses often arrive ahead of schedule. The overall comfort is appreciated, although some mention issues like small seats for larger passengers and non-functional charging ports. Concerns about cleanliness were raised regarding toilet conditions on certain routes.
The bus was smelling urine very bad. They must clean and sanitize the toilet please 🙏
1 out of 5 stars
Nyameko M.
The toilet was stinking for the whole trip. Please do something regarding toilet and cleanliness. The bus standard for Matatiele is a disgrace
3 out of 5 stars
Ntsiki R.
The seats are small if u seating a much bigger person it’s not so comfortable ,otherwise the driver was on time and we Arrived before actual time,the Aircon was fine,
Eagle Liner receives praise for its punctuality, comfortable and warm buses, and friendly, approachable staff who provide clear instructions to travelers. Many users appreciate the timely departures and the overall good service. However, some passengers noted issues such as overly warm temperatures inside the bus and windows that did not close properly.
The stuff was okay and friendly. The bus itself was the problem, seats were very small, they are not comfortable, me and my wife had to be squashed in the 2 seater. We could relax our backs , the passage was very tinny. Like this bus doesn’t cater to a standard body size. We are very disappointed and dissatisfied to say the least. It was a very horrible experience. The bus has no space
1 out of 5 stars
Christopher L.
I was seating next to the window and there was strong air entering there the windows was not closing properly. I liked that eagle liner is always on time
3 out of 5 stars
Ntankiseng M.
It was the worst trip of my life. Ive used many other bus companies, this trip was awful. The bus driver was extremely rude, the bus kept getting stuck on the road. We weren't allowed to go to the toilets, we were only allowed one restroom break. I will never ever use this bus company again the staff is RUDE. IT WAS AWFUL.
Passengers have shared positive experiences, highlighting the friendly and safe driving staff, clean buses with working charging ports, timely arrivals at destinations like Johannesburg Park Station, and comfortable seating. However, some challenges were noted such as non-functioning toilets emitting unpleasant odors on certain trips and occasional issues with bus equipment like wipers or brakes not functioning optimally.
Worst trip of my life. We were stuck for 6 hours, they finally sent 3 evecos to take us to jhb. The arrival time on the ticket I bought was 4h10, it is now 8h12 and we are stuck again about 4 hours from jhb. Yoh!
1 out of 5 stars
Andile L.
The Bus was Cold and We only had 1 stop and the bus dropped us not at the station cause it was from Cape Town so I was not happy with the service .
1 out of 5 stars
Tsidi H.
The bus arrival in Jhb was late. They stopped in places where we could not buy food or with descent toilets.
Based on 2829 reviews, the company was rated 2.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. APM WC ticket prices on this trip start at R 516
The bus arrived 1 and half hours late with no communication whatsoever.
The bus that arrived was not APMWC, it was just an average bus with no toilet, aircon, no charing port, seats were not adjustable as well. Upon boarding we were told to put luggage ourselves inside the compartments, even upon along the way those who were getting off would be told to open and remove their luggage.
We left Matatiele at 19:30 and arrived at 9:30 am at Johannesburg. On top of that the bus didn't enter the terminal instead we were dropped off outside along the road.
This was the most horrible trip I've ever experienced.
1 out of 5 stars
Seipati N.
The bus was new and no problems alone the way
5 out of 5 stars
Mbali Lindiwe N.
APM didn't arrive i had to book another bus, Apm is scamming us.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Matatiele to Johannesburg by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The cheapest bus tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg start at R 399. The average price for this route is around R 631. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The average bus journey time from Matatiele to Johannesburg is 10h 30m, covering a distance of 468 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 9h 55m and is operated by Intercity Xpress.
Which bus companies service the Matatiele to Johannesburg route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
The earliest bus departs from Matatiele to Johannesburg at 09:00. And the latest bus departs at 18:15.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
A bus trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Intercape, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 44309 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Intercape has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 1.2.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Intercape, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Matatiele to Johannesburg?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Intercape, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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R 316
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The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 316
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Matatiele to Johannesburg as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 316 to R 611 for a bus ticket from Matatiele to Johannesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 316, which is on 2025-12-18.
Usually Intercape will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
The cheapest trip from Matatiele to Johannesburg was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 316
